Upmarket Spec - yes please

[SWATT]

I'd like to see it come with integral blue tooth - voice over radio and steering wheel controls. (500 has that).
I'd like to see it with auto option and gear control on steering wheel (500 and Smart have it).
I'd like to see it with a cabin preheater (Smart has it in colder parts of Europe).
I'd like to see a folding key/remote which is colour coded to the car (500 style) and waterproof (LR3).
I'd like to see it with 3 option remote - doors/sunroof/hatch.
I'd like to see a split opening hatch / window rear option (Smart style).

I hope it has better quality plastics than its slightly bigger sister the Yaris - just a bit too brittle for me. Needs to be nearer BMW Mini, not the Mazda 2.

[LasseD]

Uhm. The Mazda 2 doesn't have good quality plastics in the interior. Touch it and you will find it is just as cheap as all the others in the class. I have not tried out the latest Mini though, so I can't comment on that.

Back on topic.

I would like to see it with keyless entry and go (Yaris has it)
I would like to see it with dark red metallic paint
I would like to see it with 6 speed manual transmission for the diesel version
I would like to see it with the roof of the prototype (500 has it you say)
I would like to see it with at least 5 airbags (incl. one for the knee like in Yaris)
I would like to see it with at least a 5 star Euroncap crash safety rating
I would like to see it with a fine tuned servo for the steering that doens't filter too much away (like in the Yaris and Mini)
I would like to see it with Lupo 3L fuel economy (Lupo 3L had it, Audi A2 with the same engine didn't)
I would like to see it!

[SWATT]

I agree - keyless entry & go.

Just tried the Fiat 500 today in the flesh at our Canberra deal  - one of only 5 in Australia : - (
The car is fabulous - it oozes quality. The clunk of the hatch, the quality of the red leather seats, the firmness of the side bolsters - the switch gear - the full glass roof - everything is just right.

Id like to see the iQ - if its upmarket in its fittings and customisable like the 500, then I'll get one - I'll get the style and cute looks of the iQ, the personalisation options, and I'll get the dealership covering the entire continent of Australia like only Toyota can.

The choice would be a no brainer.